The Irish Aviation Authority confirmed it was investigating an incident involving two aircraft, during which emergency services attended the scene.

"The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been notified and will conduct a further investigation," said a spokesman.

"Dublin Airport is now fully operational, although passengers may anticipate some delays as a result of this morning's incident and are asked to check with their airlines directly for further information."

Passenger Andrea Cunningham, speaking to RTE's Morning Ireland, said she was on the way to Edinburgh when the incident happened.

She said:"I thought the plane was going a little bit too fast before the plane was taking off.

"It wasn't a huge impact to be honest but you could feel the plane tug and then we stopped."